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Springtime means it's time for "mudding" in many parts of the country. But when mudding-related injuries and property damage occur, who gets stuck with the bill?

Mudding is basically off-road driving through wet meadows, fields, streams, and other muddy areas. It's often characterized by spinning tires and throwing off mud, as well as tearing up grass and other vegetation.

While some may find mudding a good way to blow off steam, it can also be dangerous and lead to lawsuits. So who may be held liable for mudding damages or injuries? Generally speaking, look to the following parties:

In the wake of the Aurora movie theater shooting, there were many lawsuits filed. Several survivors and relatives of those killed sued the theater, owned by Cinemark USA.

But it looks like certain claims in those lawsuits may not go forward. A federal judge recommended Thursday that some of the most serious claims be thrown out.

The recommendations aren't binding; the final decision rests with the judge overseeing the cases. But it raises questions about what suits the victims will be able to pursue.

Spring Break on South Padre Island is supposed to be a good time. But when a party at "Coca-Cola Beach" got out of hand, it turned into a lawsuit.

Derek Madrigal was attending the spring break party sponsored by Coca-Cola when he noticed a group of men being rude to a young woman. He stepped in and asked the men to stop, but when he did the group turned on him.

The group surrounded Madrigal, beat him with cooler covers, and stabbed him nine times during the party in March. For his injuries, he's now going after Coca-Cola.

It's the holiday season, and you've invited friends over for a party -- but on the way into your house, someone slips and falls on your driveway.

In most cases the person will pick himself up and be fine, but there's a chance the slip-fall injury could result in some serious pain. Not only will it put a damper on your party, but you could also be held liable for your guest's injuries.

To avoid this scenario during the holidays (or at any time, really), here are some simple safety precautions you can take to ensure that everyone gets to and from your party in one piece:

David Jimenez wanted to show his gratitude after his wife's ovarian cancer was cured, so he offered to clean the cross in front of which he had prayed for her recovery.

But while he was scrubbing the 600-pound crucifix, it fell on him and crushed his leg.

The damage was too much, and Jimenez's leg was amputated following the incident. Now the father of three is unable to work.

Fellow church-members collected food and money for Jimenez and his family after the accident. But he also wants the church's administration to admit fault for what happened.

A golf-course bird attack allegedly caused a Hawaii man's injury, and now he wants the county to pay.

Ray Sakamura of Wailuku, Hawaii, was golfing at the Waiehu Golf Course on the island of Maui in January when a large bird, described in his lawsuit as a "duck/goose," allegedly attacked him, Hawaii's KHNL/KGMB-TV reports.

Sakamura tried to back away, but fell and hurt his back, his lawsuit asserts. The large bird bit his hand hard and caused bleeding.

So why is Maui County being sued?

If you’re ever hurt while on a bike trail, your instinct may be to immediately start gearing up for a bike trail lawsuit. But not so fast.

Depending on where your injury took place and the chain of events that led up to your accident, your attempt at getting compensation for a bike trail injury may fall flat in court.

That’s why it’s a good idea to consult an experienced personal injury attorney to spot potential legal obstacles to winning your bike trail lawsuit. Here are three common issues that may affect your case:

The weather is nice and your child's school may be setting up a field trip to the local zoo or amusement park. While these trips can be both educational and fun, these jaunts away from school can also be ripe for field trip injuries.

So what happens if your son is bitten by a goat at a petting zoo? Or your daughter falls off the Ferris wheel at the park? These injuries have happened, and they can lead to legal liability.

Both schools and the business can be held responsible for your child's injuries. However, you should also be aware of the effect of waivers of liability.

One hundred years after the RMS Titanic sank, an Alaskan boat rescue was needed in Glacier Bay after a sightseeing vessel ran aground in the frigid waters off Alaska.

Seventy-six people needed to be rescued from the boat after the ship struck ground and started to fill with water, reports Reuters.

Fortunately for the passengers of the Baranof Wind, the boat owners and ship captain apparently had the proper safety measures in place and all the passengers were rescued with no major injuries reported. The ship was even saved and will be towed back to shore.

A San Diego woman fell out of a shower, though a window, and down a 15-foot shaft.

The woman survived the ordeal and was rescued by emergency crews who pried her through the bathroom window of the apartment unit below her unit.

The woman was not identified and is reported to be in her 50s. Police believe that alcohol or drugs may have played a role in the accident, which may have been beneficial in relaxing the woman and preventing serious injury, reports San Diego 10 News.